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NEW AND RAUE PLANTS. 
resemblance to Smithii, but with a marked difference in its spotting. 
The word Mimulus is derived from mimo, an ape; whether this 
idea of an ape or monkey was suggested by the shape of the flower 
or the appearance of the seed, is uncertain; probably it was the 
former j roseus originates in the colour of the flowers, being rosy 
pink. 
ARTICLE XVII.—NEW AND RARE PLANTS, 
FIGURED IN THE PERIODICALS. 
CLASS I.—PLANTS WITH TWO COTYLEDONES. 
SCROPHULARINiE. 
Linaria circinata. Curve-leaved Toad-Flax. This curious 
species was raised by Mr. Anderson, from seeds stated to have come 
from Buenos Ayres, but it seems more probable that it is a native of 
Northern Africa, as most of the species of the section of the genus to 
which it clearly belongs, are natives of that country. The flowers 
are yellow, and larger than those of L. vulgaris, the plant is appa¬ 
rently somewhat shrubby. It requires a light loamy soil, and may 
readily be increased by cuttings. It will require to be protected in a 
pit during winter.— Sw. FI. Gard. 
apocyne#:. 
Alyxia daphnoides, Daphne-like Alyxia. A shrub of strong 
growth, inhabiting dry shaded woods, on Norfolk Island. Living 
plants of this distinct species were introduced to the Royal Gardens 
by Mr. Cunningham, in 1831. It bears small white flowers, and is 
remarkably hardy, simply requiring protection from frost, and is 
readily propagated by cuttings.— Curt. Bot. Mag. 
Echites stellaris. Star-flowered Echites. A tender stove 
climber, introduced from Rio Janeiro to the Horticultural Society, 
by the Hon. Robt. Gordon. In the month of August, its flowers 
perfume the part of the hothouse in which it is placed, with a de¬ 
lightful smell of primroses. The plant grows readily in peat and 
loam, but is scarcely to be propagated except by cuttings of the root. 
The specific name is given in reference to the coloured eye of the 
corolla, which, being deep rosy red in the centre, with fine starry 
lobes, bordered with a sort of orange-yellow, gives a striking appear¬ 
ance to the flowers.— -Bot. Register. 
CONVOLVULACE/E. 
IpomjEa Horsfallle.-— A tender twining evergreen with hand¬ 
some flowers, of a deep rich and glossy rose-colour, equally dark 
